Irving vs Shea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Boy #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Irving Rank #1,618

Shea Rank #1,494

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Shea more popular?

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Shea mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Irving and Shea boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Shea is primarily a boy name.